Handbag
2008 (made)
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Cloisonne enamel handbag in the form of a coiled python.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Hammered copper body with cloisonné enamel and patinated copper alloys; the zip teeth are of silver. |
| Brief description | Cloisonne enamel handbag in the form of a coiled python. |
| Physical description | Cloisonne enamel handbag in the form of a coiled python. |
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| Gallery label | Handbag in the form of a python
2008
The coiled python is made of cloisonné enamels on copper while patinated copper alloy is used for the leather trim, handles and strap. The zip and its fittings are meticulously crafted from silver.
Haruta Yukihiko (born 1969)
Tokyo
Copper with cloisonné enamels, silver wires; fittings of silver and patinated copper alloys
Edwin Davies Fund
Museum no. FE.22-2015 |
| Credit line | Purchased by the Edwin Davies Fund |
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| Accession number | FE.22-2015 |
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| Record created | January 21, 2015 |
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